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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank

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To: E who wrote (4726)2/4/2001 11:47:42 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
I would say that the only logical explanation of certain of his views is a stipulated-- i believe we are calling it "extrinsic"? -- evaluator, or judge, or designer, or moral authority.

I do believe in God but my belief in extrinsic morality is both stronger and more fundimental. It is not based on my belief in God. If God is defined as either the creator or the most powerful thing in the universe that doesn't mean God can not be evil. I don't think he is, but (unlike most traditional theology) I don't think God is the source of the morality excpet perhaps in the sense of inspire people to see it.

To cut to the point in response to your statement my view of extrinsic morality is really extrinsic. Even extrinsic to God.

Tim
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